Aloha everyone ... I have been
assisting visitors to the Garden Island since 1997. I want to let you know
that I am finally beginning the process of semi retirement this year. You
will begin finding direct links to our most trusted and respected Kauai
Vendors along with enjoying the helpful free island information that you
have grown accustom to. I will be happily caring for my twin grand daughters
and will have more time for my other grand daughter who does not live on
Kauai. Mahalo for your kind support and business all these years. Mahalo,
Lilikoi

When on Kauai, call (808)
245-3564 for a easy update from the National Weather Forecast at Lihue
Airport

Please Call the County or
State Divisions for information on Camping or Hiking Permits directly:Please
refrain from calling Lilikoi for camping permits as I can not assist you
in this area.

Your kind understanding
is appreciated. I am flooded with calls, and feel badly that I can
not offer any answers. This page was built to deliver as much information
as possible to get you prepared & keep you safe ... have fun backpacking
and/or camping or on Kauai!

State
Campsites

County
Campsites

Polihale
Sate ParkMilolii State
ParkKalalau State
ParkHanakoaHanakapiaiKokee State
Park

Keep
in mind that permits for camping can be applied for before your trip to
Kauai and only up to a year in advance. They are also limited to
a certain number per month. You may not be able to get one if they
are sold out of them. Also to hike beyond the 2.5 miles into Hanakapi'ai
Falls, you will be required to have a hiking permit.

* Remember:
"The lack of planning on your part , does not constitute an emergency
on our part." ~ Author Unknown

The following
are helpful links that will give you a head start:(Please keep in mind that the
links are constantly changing 0 my apologies for any broken links you encounter)

Camping permit fees are $3.00
per adult, per night for non-residents and free for residents of the State
of Hawaii. Children under the age of 18 years are also free.

Contact The County of Kauai, Parks
Permit SectionPhone: (808) 241-4463 ~ Fax:
(808) 241-4497Office Hours 8:15 am to 4:00
pm Hawaiian Standard Time, Monday thru FridayClosed Saturday, Sunday and all
Holidays* Please Note that in about 3 months
the Parks and Recreation Divison of DLNR will be merging again into a single
Department and their main office number is (808) 241-4460.Email: recpermits@kauai.gov

Hawaii State
Parks CAMPING PERMIT INFORMATION
is available here: Informational
LinkKAUA'I
DISTRICT for DLNR ~ Division of State Parks 3060 Eiwa
Street, #306 ~ Lihu'e, HI 96766-1875Phone:
(808) 274-3444 ~ Fax: (808) 274-3448* Please note
that the State of Hawaii permiting division does not have an email and
if you have questions pertaining to your permit request, your only option
is to call them directly. Our apologies for this inconvenience if
you are overseas. Please call the state or county directly for camping
info.

Again,
you need to contact the Division of State Parks @ 3060 Eiwa Street, #306,
Lihue, Hawaii 96766 (808) 274-3444for a state-controlled site.
It
is highly recommended that you contact them before your arrival because
the sites do fill up, particularly during our peak season from May - December.
The state requirement is that you send a copy of the driver's license or
passport of every adult who will be camping, as well as the names of any
minors. Include your intended dates of travel. The permits are free and
you should get them as soon as you formulate a plan. During the busy months,
they recommend at least 6 months in advance.

Camping Equipment Rentals
with Kayak Kauai

Website for Rental rates: Kayak
Kauai RentalsNote: They are no longer renting
bikes or snorkel gear.

Dependent on your
season of travel, you may check with any rental agency to see if they offer
a special walk up rate. I highly recommend a rental car for the
island of Kauai, our island may be tiny but keep in mind we only have one
main road (in the shape of a horseshoe & you can't go directly from
the West to the North). As far as transportation to and from
Milolii State Park or Kalalau Valley by boat or raft (which has been done
in previous years by some vendors), it is no longer allowed by the state.
A pick up and drop off by taxi is costly may be your only option to get
to the trail head in Haena. *See Taxi Cab info below ...

Click Here
for Car Rental Options:

Free Taxi Cab Directory

Here is you
go (subject to change without my knowledge).
Please call
on your own for a quote:

* Here's
the scoop on taxi fares not including tip. Rates are county regulated
per mile these days (subject to change without notice).
Start Up is $3.00 then about $3.00 per mile and this has not changed since
2006. Make sure that your taxi turns on the meter so you can see your costs.
Ask them to update you on this cost.

Some helpful
info for you to digest (Cost from Lihue Airport each way):Wailua
River $25Kapaa $32Poipu is
running about approximately $49Port Allen
$58Waimea
$72(Nawiliwili
Pier to Hanamaulu ea way is about $15-16- Kapaa to Hanamaulu is roughly
about $20 ea way so you can guesstimate $30-32? on a round trip to these
areas).Please
call
directly for a cab, some may also have websites and email addresses that
they can relay to you. I have only Carol's email added for Kauai Taxi Co.(She was
kind enough to take the time to relay all this to me for you today 02/12/12
... Mahalo Carol!)This free
ad is not updated unless they update me. Mahalo for your kind understanding. * You can
look forward to a dedicated page for Taxi Cabs as soon as Lilikoi has time
to build it. Hope all the above is helpful to you.

Kauai Hiking TrailsMAHA’ULEPU
DUNE HIKE

Starting at Shipwreck
Beach in Po’ipu, this leisurely hike along the sunny south shore trail
provides great vantage points for whale watching from November to April.
Secluded coves for sunning and snorkeling year around.

From Po’ipu, drive
12.5 miles west on Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 550 in the town of Kekaha. Drive north
15.5 miles to the trail head on the right of Halemanu Road. Parking is
available on both sides of the road. The trail meanders through heavily
wooded forests & rocky terrain. The destination, is a flowing waterfall
& cool mountain stream.

Drive 1.6 miles
past the Koke’e State Park towards the Kalalau Lookout on Hwy. 550 before
the 17 mile marker, you will see a clearing to the left, there is ample
parking. The trail takes hikers through a lush tropical forest. It provides
views of breathtaking valleys with numerous native plants & trees,
ending at a pleasant, grassy picnic spot with vistas of the beautiful Na
Pali coastline.

There are three
possible trails in this area; the following is not the shortest, but is
less strenuous and very scenic. From Po’ipu, from the Tree Tunnel, get
on Hwy. 50, then follow Hwy. 56 to Kuamo’o Road, Hwy580, the first intersection
after crossing the bridge over Wailua River. Turn left and continue 2,4
miles to the parking area which is 0.7 miles past Opaeka’a Falls directly
across from Melia Street. Sleeping Giant rests on the east coast. The trail
crosses the Opaeka’a Stream and allows good views of the Wailua River valley
and eastern and northeastern shoreline.

At the end of
Highway 56 beginning at Ke’e Beach, is the trail head to Hanakapi’ai Valley.
Hikers are rewarded almost immediately with spectacular views of the Na
Pali Coast. Flora & fauna are rich along the trail and a cool stream
and beach greets you after the 2 mile walk, with clearings to relax. Strong
currents may make the beach unsafe for swimming at many times during the
year.

To continue on
towards the Hanakapi’ai Falls, follow the trail, heading inland from the
beach up the valley along the west side of the stream an additional 1 ½
miles up the Hanakapi’ai Valley passing the ruins of an old coffee mill.
This hike is considered more strenuous than the 2 miles of the trail and
involves several stream crossings. The 250 foot waterfall at the end of
the trail empties into a wonderfully icy cold pond.

WHAT
YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU DEPARTHike with someone, leaving your
plans with a responsible person.Stay on the designated trails.Watch your footing. Trails
can be treacherous when wet.Please care for our fragile environment.Prevent fires and do not litter.Bring a bag or container for carrying
out your trash!Please carry out all your trash.Wear comfortable, sturdy walking
shoes that you don't mind getting muddy.Bring and use effective mosquito
repellent and sunscreen.Take water!!! No drinking
water is available along the trails.Planning on camping in? Permits
are required and area is patrolled.

This is the best map on Kauai that includes
Recreational Maps (Beaches, Hiking, Snorkeling, Golf, Camping, &
Surfing), Place Names Map, Detailed Road Atlas, Archaeology Map, Geology
Map, Climate Maps. and Island Information. Also includes an Inset
Map of Koke'e State Park. You will be impressed!

The
current time in Hawaii is displayed below, along with the current Kauai
temperature. Otherwise call the state or county directly for camping info
and call directly for a cab, some may also have websites and email addresses
that they can relay to you.

Current Kauai Time & Temperature

Enjoy your time on the Garden
Island, be alert and patient on our roads and hope this web page has helped
you build beautiful memories.

When on Kauai, call (808)
245-3564 for a easy update from the National Weather Forecast at Lihue
Airport

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